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Cole Brewer (left) of Eagle Butte, the 2025 INFR Bull Riding Champion, has been invited to join the Mavericks professional bull riding team in training camp.

Cole Brewer (left) of Eagle Butte, the 2025 INFR Bull Riding Champion, has been invited to join the Mavericks professional bull riding team in training camp.

INFR champion Brewer joins New York Mavericks professional bull riding team

The 2025 Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) bull riding champion - Cole Brewer of Eagle Butte - has accepted an invitation to join the New York Mavericks professional bull riding (PBR) team for their exclusive 2026 training camp.The Mavericks compete in the PBR Camping World Series.

Hoops pairings set for 2025 Lakota Nation BB Invitational

The boys and girls basketball pairings have been set for the 2025 Lakota Nation Invitational slated Dec. 17-21 in Rapid City.Schools from Dupree, McLaughlin, Cheyenne-Eagle Butte, Wakpala, Tiospaye Topa and Takini are among the area teams participating in the annual event.

West River Pool League

EIGHTH WEEK Nov. 20, 20251. JUST THE TIP (32-8)2. EVIL 8 BALL EMPIRE (29-11)3. AUNTY SLAYERS (25.5-14.54. RAIL RUNNERS (25.5-14.5)5. SWEEPS (18-22)6. WANTABEES (15.5-24.5)7. STICKMEN (15-25)8. POOLMUTTS (14.5-25.5)J9. JUST A COUPLE UNCLES (13-27)10. BANK IT OR SPANK IT (12-28)11.
The recipients of this year’s Dupree Athletic Booster Club’s 3-2-1 letterman jacket program are (L-R) Michael Donovan, Traden Meeks, and Hudson Terveen. To earn a jacket, a student must have completed three seasons of sports during their first two years of high school at Dupree High School. Thus, three sports in two years (during 9th and 10th grade) by one student. Photo by Patty Peacock

The recipients of this year’s Dupree Athletic Booster Club’s 3-2-1 letterman jacket program are (L-R) Michael Donovan, Traden Meeks, and Hudson Terveen. To earn a jacket, a student must have completed three seasons of sports during their first two years of high school at Dupree High School. Thus, three sports in two years (during 9th and 10th grade) by one student. Photo by Patty Peacock

West River Pool League

SEVENTH WEEK Nov. 13th 20251. JUST THE TIP (27-8)2. RAIL RUNNERS (25.5-8.5)3. EVIL 8 BALL EMPIRE (25-10)4. AUNTY SLAYERS (20.5-14.5)5. SWEEPS (17-18)6. STICKMEN (14.5-20.5)7. WANTABEES (14.5-20.5)8. BANK IT OR SPANK IT(12-23)9. POOLMUTTS (10.5-24.5)10. JUST A COUPLE UNCLES(8.5-26.
Broc Bauer

Broc Bauer

TL's Bauer and Bickel receive All-State honors

A pair ofTimber Lake sophomores have been selected to receive All-State Football honors.Wide receiver/corner back Broc Bauer is a First-Team selection while offensive guard/defensive tackle Msaon Bickel earned Honorable Mention.Bauer was a workhorse, playing all over the field.
SDHSAA works to keep fans off the courts

SDHSAA works to keep fans off the courts

SDHSAA works to keep fans off the courts

The South Dakota High School Activities Association is working on a policy to keep fans from storming the court after state events.“It’s not a big occurrence,” said SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos. “We’re not trying to be fun haters but there are legitimate safety concerns.